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Type:
Firmware (Entitlement Required) - DVD
Version:
10.10(4 Jun 2012)
Operating System(s):
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86-64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86-64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)
VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.0
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
File name:
firmware-10.10-0.zip (1.4 GB)
The Smart Update Firmware DVD delivers a collection of firmware for your ProLiant servers and options. Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods; HP Smart Update Manager, ROMPaq (iLO only), or Online ROM flash components. For support documentation, please click on the Installation Instructions Tab. For important advisories, please click on the Release Notes Tab.
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Release Summary:
Added support for new HP ProLiant Gen 8 servers
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server
Updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.1.0
Removed Online ROM Flash Component - HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Servers firmware
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10 contains one or more software components that were signed with a digital signature that was revoked on October 21, 2014. Refer to Customer Advisory c04395762 for more information about affected components.
To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with this SHA-256 Checksum value:
Reboot Requirement: Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.
Installation:
Contents of this ZIP file:
DVD ISO image
Readme.txt
Making a physical DVD from an ISO image file Download the file to a temporary directory and extract the ISO image to that directory.
In order to create a DVD from this ISO image, you must use a software utility capable of writing an ISO file to a recordable media such as DVD-R.
Note: Simply copying the ISO file to a DVD-R will NOT result in a usable DVD. HP recommends you run MD5 Checksum on the Zip file and/or ISO image prior to burning the DVD. HP also recommends that you turn the verify feature 'ON'.
DVD labeling For reference purposes, please label your resulting DVD as follows:
Smart Update Firmware DVD Release 10.10
Copying the ISO Image file to the HP USB Key Utility For Windows
The HP USB Key Utility is a Windows application that will allow the user to copy the Firmware DVD contents to a USB memory key. Users may then run the Smart Update Firmware applications from a USB key instead of from the DVD. To download the HP USB Key Utility for windows, go to: www.hp.com/go/foundation.
End User License Agreements: Hewlett-Packard End User License Agreement gSOAP Software End User License Agreement GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Apache License Version 2.0, January 2004 Apache Software License, Version 1.1 BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Software End User License Agreement BSD License The Expat License, Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd GNU LIBRARY GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Libcurl End User License Agreement Libmba Package License Agreement LSI End User License Agreement The MIT License Agreement MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE Version 1.1 OpenSSL License Agreement, Version 0.9.8 OpenSSL License Agreement The PHP License, version 3.0 RoboHelp End User License Agreement Sleepcat End User License Agreement Version 3.0 SSLeay End User License Agreement Sun Microsystems Inc. Swing Graphical End User License Agreement XFree86 End User License Agreement zlib End User License Agreement
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10 contains one or more software components that were signed with a digital signature that was revoked on October 21, 2014. Refer to Customer Advisory c04395762 for more information about affected components.
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Important:
Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when a Firmware DVD or USB Key is inserted to the server.
Booting the FWDVD from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.
The 100 Series server firmware update process does not support online HDD firmware flash. This FW DVD contains Virtual Connect firmware version 3.60. Upgrading from VC FW version 3.18 (or earlier) to VC FW version 3.60 may fail on a single module when using the Virtual Connect Support Utility or HP Smart Update Manager. For more information, please review the following Customer Advisory, (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03395976).
Availability: Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods:
HP Smart Update Manager: To perform firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options:
offline - restart or boot your system with this CD in the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
online - running select Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems, run this CD from the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
Select the Firmware Update tab, and select the Install Firmware link to launch the HP Smart Update Manager.
ROMPaqs: Floppy Based method for performing firmware updates for iLO only.
Online ROM Flash Components: Online method for Windows and Linux systems for performing firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options.
Online hard drive flash is only supported on non-100 Series servers with HP’s SAS and SATA Smart Array controllers. Online hard drive flash is not supported on SCSI Smart Array controllers or on non-Smart Array SAS or SATA controllers.
Notes:
For a specific list of firmware included with this DVD, please see the file, _autorunHTMLFILESencdcontent-fw.htm on the DVD.
For firmware and driver support for specific hardware, go to the following URL: www.hp.com/support
For more information regarding Remote Management - Lights Out Technology please visit Remote Management.
The HP USB Key Utility is available and can be used to copy your SmartStart CD version 7.6x or later and Firmware CD/DVD version 7.6x or later onto your portable USB key storage device.
Supplemental updates for ProLiant servers and options without firmware on the Firmware DVD can be done by using Smart Update Manager, which is found on the Firmware DVD.
Place the Firmware Maintenance DVD on a USB key using the USB Key Creator Utility.
Place the desired firmware to be updated in the directory, hpswpackages on the USB key.
Update the firmware in the usual manner.
Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods:
HP Smart Update Manager: To perform firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options:
offline - restart or boot your system with this CD in the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
online - running select Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems, run this CD from the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
Select the Firmware Update tab, and select the Install Firmware link to launch the HP Smart Update Manager.
ROMPaqs: Floppy Based method for performing firmware updates for iLO only.
Online ROM Flash Components: Online method for Windows and Linux systems for performing firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options.
Online hard drive flash is only supported on non-100 Series servers with HP’s SAS and SATA Smart Array controllers. Online hard drive flash is not supported on SCSI Smart Array controllers or on non-Smart Array SAS or SATA controllers.
Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when a Firmware DVD or USB Key is inserted to the server.
Booting the FWDVD from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.
The 100 Series server firmware update process does not support online HDD firmware flash. This FW DVD contains Virtual Connect firmware version 3.60. Upgrading from VC FW version 3.18 (or earlier) to VC FW version 3.60 may fail on a single module when using the Virtual Connect Support Utility or HP Smart Update Manager. For more information, please review the following Customer Advisory, (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03395976).
Version:10.10 (4 Jun 2012)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Release Summary:
Added support for new HP ProLiant Gen 8 servers
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server
Updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.1.0
Removed Online ROM Flash Component - HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Servers firmware
Version:10.00 (16 Apr 2012)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will be replacing the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently. The SPP 2012.02.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.00
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.00
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.00
For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp. The final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD will be 10.10.
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant Gen8 servers:
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant SL230s Gen8 Server
Also updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.0.1
Version:9.30 (5 May 2011)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2011.05 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL620c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL120 G7 Server
HP ProLiant ML110 G7 Server
HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL165s G7 Server
HP ProLiant SL160s G6 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed the following firmware:
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - HP Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - HP Integrated Lights-Out
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 6400
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 641/642
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 5i and SA-532
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 6i
Version:9.20(B) (2 Dec 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD 9.20(B) corrects an issue found only in Automatic mode where the update hangs at Stage 1 of 3 in the inventory process.
To resolve the problem, a script in the Firmware DVD boot environment was altered (fwdvd_handler.sh).
No firmware components are changed in this release.
This issue will only affect users who use the automatic mode of the Firmware DVD.
Users who use the interactive mode or who deploy the Firmware bundles within an OS environment are not affected by this issue and can continue to use either version 9.20 or 9.20(B).
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.10 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL490c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL20p G3 Server
HP ProLiant BL20p G4 Server
HP ProLiant BL25p Server
HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server
HP ProLiant BL35p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL320 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL385 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p Server
HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G3 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server
Version:9.20 (27 Oct 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.10 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL490c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL20p G3 Server
HP ProLiant BL20p G4 Server
HP ProLiant BL25p Server
HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server
HP ProLiant BL35p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL320 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL385 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p Server
HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G3 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server
Version:9.10(C) (25 Aug 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Added support for select HP ProLiant 100 Series servers (G6 and later)
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.07 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Red Hat EL 5.5
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Integrated Lights Out 3 (iLO 3)
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
None
Version:9.10(B) (2 Aug 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Added support for select HP ProLiant 100 Series servers (G6 and later)
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.07 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Red Hat EL 5.5
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Integrated Lights Out 3 (iLO 3)
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
None
Version:9.00 (12 Apr 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Changed name from HP Firmware Maintenance CD to HP Smart Update Firmware DVD
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD is available on DVD media, no longer CD media
Added a default in offline deployment to start Automatic Mode, previously known as HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT), automatically. Press any key within 30 seconds to launch AutoRun instead.
Consolidates functionality of the following firmware update utilities to a single DVD:
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD
HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT)
HP BladeSystem Online Firmware Bundle for Windows
HP BladeSystem Online Firmware Bundle for Linux
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.03 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
Moved the /swpackages directory from the /compaq to the /hp directory
Discontinued the Firmware CD Browser Utility
New Operating system support:
None
Added firmware to the DVD for the following supported options:
Firmware CD Supplemental Update—HP ProLiant 300 Series G6 SAS Backplane Flash Utility
HP NC-Series QLogic Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux i386
HP NC-Series QLogic Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux x86_64
HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware:
Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port FC Edition Component for Linux
Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port FC Edition Component for Windows
Ethernet plus 8Gb 24-port FC Edition Component for Linux
Ethernet plus 8Gb 24-port FC Edition Component for Windows
Removed from the Smart Update Firmware DVD:
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G2 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G2 (W01) - 2006.01.20
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G2 (W01) - 2006.01.20
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G3 (W02) Servers - 2007.08.03
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G3 (W02) Servers - 2007.08.03
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G4 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G4 (W03) Servers - 2008.06.10
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G4 (W03) Servers - 2008.06.10
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.70 (22 Jan 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
New Operating system support:
SLES 10 SP3
RHEL 5.4
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Firmware CD Supplemental Update - HP SAS EXP Card
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Support for HP ProLiant DL320 G3 Server
Support for HP ProLiant DL360 G4 Server
Support for HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.60 (10 Aug 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Microsoft® Window® 2008 R2
Microsoft® Window® 2008 Foundation R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (ML/DL G6 Servers)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (ML/DL G6 Servers)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (c-Class blades)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (c-Class blades)
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
HP Firmware Flash for Brocade Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Support for Modular Smart Array 1000 Series Products
Support for Modular Smart Array 1500 Series Products
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - MSA500
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Modular Smart Array 500
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - MSA500 G2
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Modular Smart Array 500 G2
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant ML350 G4 (D17)
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant ML350 G4 (D17)
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.50 (8 May 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Source Selection Screen - This new screen enables the user to specify where to get components for updating the targets by using one or more of the following methods:
Specify a directory:
This option enables you to select the source directory for the components you want to deploy. It can be located on a locally accessible file system. The default location is the directory from which HP Smart Update Manager is executed.
Check HP.com:
This option enables you to get firmware and software components located on the HP ftp site. The ftp site contains the latest versions of the firmware and software components available from HP. The applicable components (denoted with an HP.com icon) are available for selection on the Select Items to be Installed screen.
When using this method, both firmware and software components are available for selection, depending on the options set on the Set Bundle filter screen.
The components are not downloaded for the HP ftp site to a target until you select the Install button, unless the component is needed to discover supported devices. If components are needed for discovery, you are prompted to allow this action.
Include components previously downloaded from HP.com:
This option includes the components that have been previously downloaded from the HP ftp site as available for selection on the Select Items to be installed screen.
The default location for the previously downloaded components is the %TEMP%hp_sumRespositoryManagerRepxx<component_number> directory.
HPSUM enhanced logging
A new log file that contains detailed information on the execution of HP Smart Update Manager. The filename is: C:cpqsystemhploghpsum_execution_log_<date>_<time>.log.
Support for firmware smart components for the following options:
HP Smart Array P212 Controller*
HP Smart Array P410 Controller*
HP Smart Array P411 Controller*
*Support includes flashing firmware on the hard drive managed by this controller.
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Microsoft® Window® 2008 SP2
Microsoft® Window® 2008 Foundation
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant BL460c G5 (I23) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant BL460 G5 (I23) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant DL385 G5p (A22) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant DL385 G5p (A22) Servers
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - DG072BABCE and DF146BABCF drives.
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - DG072BABCE and DG146BABCF drives
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410 and P411
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410 and P411
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Firmware Maintenance CD version 8.40 was the last release that contained SUSE Linux Enterprise 9 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T) support for 'Online'. SUSE Linux Enterprise 9 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T) will only be supported now when running in the 'Offline' mode.
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.40 (10 Feb 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support. Note: If a Trusted Program Module (TPM) is detected in a system, HP Smart Update Manager will warn users prior to selecting components for installation with the following message:
CAUTION: A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has been detected in this system. Failure to perform proper OS encryption procedures will result in loss of access to your data if recovery key is not available. Recommended procedure for Microsoft Windows (R) BitLocker (TM) is to 'suspend' BitLocker prior to System ROM or Option ROM firmware flash. If you do not have your recovery key or have not suspended BitLocker, exit this flash: Failure to follow test instructions will result in loss of access to your data.
New Operating system support:
No New Operating System Support for this release
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SATA Online HDD Firmware Components
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
None for this release
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.30 (18 Nov 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added the ability to deploy Lights Out Management (iLO or iLO2) firmware directly to an iLO or iLO2 by specifying an iLO or iLO2 network address.
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.7
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
No firmware was added to the CD for servers and supported options in this revision
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (this firmware is still available on hp.com and is basedlined on the Firmware Maintenance CD 8.20):
ROMPaq for HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Controller v1.92
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.20 (31 Jul 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Section 508 support
Added support for updating SATA hard drive firmware components (online). (Note: Availability of online support is based on whether or not the SATA hard drive firmware component supports it, and if the correct version of the Smart Array controller firmware is on the server)
Prevent components that do no support virtualized environments from installing on a guest in a virtualized environment
Added keyboard support
New Operating system support:
Windows® Small Business Server 2008
Windows® Essential Business Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SATA hard drives in online mode (requires Smart Array controller at firmware version provided on the Firmware CD and supported Sata drive type)
Modular smart Array 60 and Modular Smart Array 70 storage enclosure firmware. (Note: Availability of online support is based on whether or not the SATA drive firmware component supports it, and if the correct version of the Smart Array controller firmware is on the server).
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options: (For a detailed listing, visit Firmware Maintenance CD Release Notes)
SA 5300 Components
HP SATA HBA w/RAID
HP ProLiant BL p-Class
All ROMPaq Components
ROM Flash Component - BF01885A34 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF03685A35 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF07285A36 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF03664664 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF018863B8, BF036863B9, and BF072863BA drives
ROM Flash Component - BF00988282, BF01888283, BF03688284, BF03698287 drives
ROM Flash Component - BD00478273, BD0046826A, BD00978274 drives
ROM Flash Component - BD03698276, BD03688272, BD0729827A, BD07288277 drives
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disk (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 Firmware)
Network (NIC Firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP Tape Drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.10 (5 May 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added support for flashing Emulex HBA firmware (offline only)
New Operating system support:
No new Operating Systems for this release
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Emulex HBA
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
For a detailed listing please visit: Firmware Maintenance CD Release Notes
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disk (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP Tape Drives
Modular Storage Array (MSA FW)
Version:8.00 (11 Feb 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added support for flashing QLogic HBA firmware (Offline only)
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
New Operating system support:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Red Hat Linux 5 Update 1 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
Red Hat Linux 4 Update 6 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SAS Storage Disk (online & offline)
QLogic HBA Firmware component
HP Tape Firmware component
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
All SoftPaqs released before June 2006
All NetWare components
HP 64-Bit/66MHz Ultra 3 Dual Channel HBA
HP 64-Bit/66MHz Ultra 3 Single Channel HBA
SMART-2 Family and Smart Array 221
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SATA - offline only; SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
Version:7.91 (12 Nov 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Smart Array E500
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (This firmware is still available on hp.com and is baselined on the Firmware Maintenance CD 7.90.):
Smart Array Controller RAID LC2
SMART-2 Controller DH
SMART-2 Controller SL
SMART-2 Controller P
SMART-2 Controller E
SMART-2 Controller 221
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI offline only, SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
p-Class Interconnect Switches
Version:7.90 (3 Aug 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide is available at compaqdocs and replaces the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide.
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI to support remote firmware deployment. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
Support for deploying firmware and PSP software components from the same session.
Support for flashing firmware on hard drives internally or externally attached to ProLiant servers via the Emulex LP952L, the QLogic QLE 220 HBA, or the Smart Array E500 controller.
New operating system support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 5 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP1 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (This firmware is still available on hp.com):
ProLiant BL e-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Firmware for Windows
ProLiant BL e-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Firmware for Linux
Tape Options ROMPaq
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (RILOEII / iLO / iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Version:7.80 (10 May 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Support for updating NIC firmware
Support for updating Modular Smart Array 60 and Modular Smart Array 70 storage enclosure firmware
Support for updating SATA hard drives in a:
ProLiant server drive cage using a Smart Array controller (E200, E200i, P400, P400i, P600, P800)
Modular Smart Array 20/50/60/70 storage enclosure connected to a ProLiant server using a Smart Array controller (See http://www.hp.com/go/msa for the latest support matrix.
MSA20 storage enclosure connected to an MSA1500cs connected to a ProLiant server using a fibre channel HBA (See technical release notes for supported HBAs.)
New operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
Version:7.70 (1 Feb 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Ability to deploy firmware remotely from one to many servers. Support is limited to
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) to Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions)
Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 and SUSE LINUX Server 9 and 10) to Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 and SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 and 10)
Support for updating Online HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator firmware from a remote Windows or Linux system (online only)
Support for updating selected SATA hard drive firmware (offline only)
Support for scripting HP Smart Update Manager session for a local host
Support for installing Network (NIC) firmware from the Firmware Update tab in the Firmware CD user interface (online only)
New operating system support
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA (New) - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator (New)
Version:7.61 (28 Nov 2006)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
Added support for updating SCSI hard drive firmware on the following Modular Smart Array (MSA)-related products:
MSA fibre channel Enclosures
MSA 1000 and attached MSA 30 enclosures
MSA 1500cs and attached MSA 30 enclosures
The MSA enclosures must be attached via one of the following fibre channel HBAs in a ProLiant server:
HP Model
Description
Vendor Model Name
FCA2210
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2340
FCA2214
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2340
FCA2214DC
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2342DC
FC1143
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
QLogic QLA2460
FC1243
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
QLogic QLA2462
FC1142SR
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
QLogic QLE2460
FC1242SR
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
QLogic QLE2462
A7523A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI
QLogic QLA200
FCA2404
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP9802
FCA2402DC
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP9802DC
A7387A
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP1050DC
A7388A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP1050
A7560A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LP1050ex-f2
FC2143
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
Emulex LP1150
FC2142SR
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LPe1150
FC2243
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
Emulex LP11002
FC2242SR
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LPe11002
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Add Supplemental Update is functional again
Able to deploy iLo and iLo2 firmware successfully
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
Select System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
c-Class enclosure firmware updates (online only) - Windows and Linux HP Onboard Administrator firmware components are available on this CD. The Onboard Administrator for the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure is the brains of the new c-Class infrastructure.
Windows and Linux online firmware flash components for select SAS hard drives are available and can be deployed using HP Smart Update Manager.
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Command line installation of firmware components. See HP Smart Update Manager User Guide for details.
Support for Windows and Linux online firmware flash components for select SAS hard drives
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Hardware Support
Support has been removed from this CD for the following servers:
HP ProLiant BL10e
HP ProLiant BL10e G2
HP ProLiant DL320
HP ProLiant DL360
HP ProLiant DL360 G2
HP ProLiant DL380
HP ProLiant DL380 G2
HP ProLiant DL580
HP ProLiant ML330
HP ProLiant ML330e
HP ProLiant ML330 G2
HP ProLiant ML350
HP ProLiant ML350 G2
HP ProLiant ML370
HP ProLiant ML370 G2
HP ProLiant ML530
HP ProLiant ML570
HP ProLiant ML750
Support has been removed from this CD for the following options:
Smart Array Controller 4200
Smart Array Controller 4250ES
Smart Array Controller 431
Embedded ROC Controller
Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50 should be considered the baseline firmware for these servers and options.
Version:7.50 (22 May 2006)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
Updated the following:
p-Class enclosure firmware updates (offline only) – Provides an alternate means for updating this firmware that is not dependent on a blade server. Also helps to easily update enclosure firmware to the minimum version level needed for HP Control Tower.
HP Smart Update Manager, the ROM Update Utility replacement, is used to deploy firmware in offline and now online mode on Microsoft Windows and Linux systems.
Firmware CD Browser Utility can be used to access all of the firmware updates available on this CD. It will allow you to save or install each component in addition to displaying information about the component.
USB Key Creator Utility allows the Firmware Maintenance CD to be copied to a bootable USB key.
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Version:7.40(B) (20 Dec 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
Updated the boot kernel for the Firmware Management CD to function properly when there are greater than four single processors or two dual-core processors installed in the server. Version:7.40 (9 Sep 2005) Version:7.30 (29 Apr 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New & Updated Firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
ProLiant Server System ROMs for ProLiant Server ML / DL / Blade servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLo FW)
Network (NIC FW)
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.20 (14 Feb 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
The ROM Update Utility now allows the use of a USB-key storage device when adding supplemental updates, in addition to the previously-available, diskette-based additions.
Support was added for the Smart Array 6i controller.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.10 (2 Aug 2004)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD delivers ProLiant server and options firmware from a bootable CD and from Windows or Linux autorun features on this CD. This CD supports ProLiant server and options which have been tested together in a variety of ProLiant Configurations as an integrated solution.
The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD is now available as a free download from the SmartStart website following a simple registration at http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart.
Added the integrated Lights Out (iLO) and Remote Insight Lights-Out Editions II firmware available as Online ROM Flash Components for Linu, as well as Offline components for use with the ROM Update utility.
Added an Online ROM Flash for Windows component for flashing NC10xx/NC77xx Gigabit Server Adapters running under Microsoft Windows 2000/Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Added component for upgrading HP ProLiant NC10xx/NC67xx Gigabit Ethernet NICs boot code and PXE code running under Linux.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.01 (17 Dec 2003)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
Initial release of the Firmware Maintenance CD.
New firmware includes ProLiant hardware support for:
ProLiant 300, 500, and 700 series servers
Array Controllers
Hard Drives
Firmware maintenance functionality will be delivered through the new ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD will include firmware for updating ProLiant servers and options. The Firmware Maintenance CD will be delivered as a component of the subscription service or as a downloadable CD image from www.hp.com.
The Firmware Maintenance CD will perform the following functions:
Firmware Delivery - Deliver the current collection of firmware to support ProLiant Servers and options, accessible through the software and driver download pages on the CD.
Firmware Update - Enable firmware flashing by booting the CD and using the ROM Update Utility. The ROM Update Utility will include the ability to update system, array controller, and hard drive firmware.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Type:
Firmware (Entitlement Required) - DVD
Version:
10.10(4 Jun 2012)
Operating System(s):
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86-64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86-64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)
VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.0
Description
The Smart Update Firmware DVD delivers a collection of firmware for your ProLiant servers and options. Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods; HP Smart Update Manager, ROMPaq (iLO only), or Online ROM flash components. For support documentation, please click on the Installation Instructions Tab. For important advisories, please click on the Release Notes Tab.
Enhancements
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Release Summary:
Added support for new HP ProLiant Gen 8 servers
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server
Updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.1.0
Removed Online ROM Flash Component - HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Servers firmware
Installation Instructions
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10 contains one or more software components that were signed with a digital signature that was revoked on October 21, 2014. Refer to Customer Advisory c04395762 for more information about affected components.
To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with this SHA-256 Checksum value:
Reboot Requirement: Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.
Installation:
Contents of this ZIP file:
DVD ISO image
Readme.txt
Making a physical DVD from an ISO image file Download the file to a temporary directory and extract the ISO image to that directory.
In order to create a DVD from this ISO image, you must use a software utility capable of writing an ISO file to a recordable media such as DVD-R.
Note: Simply copying the ISO file to a DVD-R will NOT result in a usable DVD. HP recommends you run MD5 Checksum on the Zip file and/or ISO image prior to burning the DVD. HP also recommends that you turn the verify feature 'ON'.
DVD labeling For reference purposes, please label your resulting DVD as follows:
Smart Update Firmware DVD Release 10.10
Copying the ISO Image file to the HP USB Key Utility For Windows
The HP USB Key Utility is a Windows application that will allow the user to copy the Firmware DVD contents to a USB memory key. Users may then run the Smart Update Firmware applications from a USB key instead of from the DVD. To download the HP USB Key Utility for windows, go to: www.hp.com/go/foundation.
Release Notes
End User License Agreements: Hewlett-Packard End User License Agreement gSOAP Software End User License Agreement GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Apache License Version 2.0, January 2004 Apache Software License, Version 1.1 BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Software End User License Agreement BSD License The Expat License, Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd GNU LIBRARY GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Libcurl End User License Agreement Libmba Package License Agreement LSI End User License Agreement The MIT License Agreement MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE Version 1.1 OpenSSL License Agreement, Version 0.9.8 OpenSSL License Agreement The PHP License, version 3.0 RoboHelp End User License Agreement Sleepcat End User License Agreement Version 3.0 SSLeay End User License Agreement Sun Microsystems Inc. Swing Graphical End User License Agreement XFree86 End User License Agreement zlib End User License Agreement
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10 contains one or more software components that were signed with a digital signature that was revoked on October 21, 2014. Refer to Customer Advisory c04395762 for more information about affected components.
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Important:
Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when a Firmware DVD or USB Key is inserted to the server.
Booting the FWDVD from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.
The 100 Series server firmware update process does not support online HDD firmware flash. This FW DVD contains Virtual Connect firmware version 3.60. Upgrading from VC FW version 3.18 (or earlier) to VC FW version 3.60 may fail on a single module when using the Virtual Connect Support Utility or HP Smart Update Manager. For more information, please review the following Customer Advisory, (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03395976).
Availability: Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods:
HP Smart Update Manager: To perform firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options:
offline - restart or boot your system with this CD in the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
online - running select Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems, run this CD from the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
Select the Firmware Update tab, and select the Install Firmware link to launch the HP Smart Update Manager.
ROMPaqs: Floppy Based method for performing firmware updates for iLO only.
Online ROM Flash Components: Online method for Windows and Linux systems for performing firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options.
Online hard drive flash is only supported on non-100 Series servers with HP’s SAS and SATA Smart Array controllers. Online hard drive flash is not supported on SCSI Smart Array controllers or on non-Smart Array SAS or SATA controllers.
Notes:
For a specific list of firmware included with this DVD, please see the file, _autorunHTMLFILESencdcontent-fw.htm on the DVD.
For firmware and driver support for specific hardware, go to the following URL: www.hp.com/support
For more information regarding Remote Management - Lights Out Technology please visit Remote Management.
The HP USB Key Utility is available and can be used to copy your SmartStart CD version 7.6x or later and Firmware CD/DVD version 7.6x or later onto your portable USB key storage device.
Supplemental updates for ProLiant servers and options without firmware on the Firmware DVD can be done by using Smart Update Manager, which is found on the Firmware DVD.
Place the Firmware Maintenance DVD on a USB key using the USB Key Creator Utility.
Place the desired firmware to be updated in the directory, hpswpackages on the USB key.
Update the firmware in the usual manner.
Availability
Update your ProLiant firmware using one of the following methods:
HP Smart Update Manager: To perform firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options:
offline - restart or boot your system with this CD in the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
online - running select Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems, run this CD from the CD-ROM drive or from a USB key
Select the Firmware Update tab, and select the Install Firmware link to launch the HP Smart Update Manager.
ROMPaqs: Floppy Based method for performing firmware updates for iLO only.
Online ROM Flash Components: Online method for Windows and Linux systems for performing firmware updates for selected ProLiant servers and options.
Online hard drive flash is only supported on non-100 Series servers with HP’s SAS and SATA Smart Array controllers. Online hard drive flash is not supported on SCSI Smart Array controllers or on non-Smart Array SAS or SATA controllers.
Important
Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when a Firmware DVD or USB Key is inserted to the server.
Booting the FWDVD from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.
The 100 Series server firmware update process does not support online HDD firmware flash. This FW DVD contains Virtual Connect firmware version 3.60. Upgrading from VC FW version 3.18 (or earlier) to VC FW version 3.60 may fail on a single module when using the Virtual Connect Support Utility or HP Smart Update Manager. For more information, please review the following Customer Advisory, (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03395976).
Revision History
Version:10.10 (4 Jun 2012)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. This is the final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will replace the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently for this final time. The SPP 2012.06.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.10
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.10
After this release, the SPP will be the only product delivering components for HP ProLiant servers, options, and BladeSystems in a single package. For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp.
Release Summary:
Added support for new HP ProLiant Gen 8 servers
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server
Updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.1.0
Removed Online ROM Flash Component - HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Servers firmware
Version:10.00 (16 Apr 2012)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version. The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) will be replacing the Smart Update Firmware DVD later this year. During this transition period, both products are released concurrently. The SPP 2012.02.0 contains the same content and functionality as the following products:
Smart Update Firmware DVD version 10.00
ProLiant Support Pack for Windows version 9.00
ProLiant Support Pack for Linux version 9.00
For more information on the SPP, go to http://www.hp.com/go/spp. The final version of the Smart Update Firmware DVD will be 10.10.
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant Gen8 servers:
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server
HP ProLiant SL230s Gen8 Server
Also updated to HP Smart Update Manager 5.0.1
Version:9.30 (5 May 2011)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2011.05 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL620c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL120 G7 Server
HP ProLiant ML110 G7 Server
HP ProLiant SL170s G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL165s G7 Server
HP ProLiant SL160s G6 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed the following firmware:
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - HP Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - HP Integrated Lights-Out
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 6400
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 641/642
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 5i and SA-532
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Windows and Linux - Smart Array 6i
Version:9.20(B) (2 Dec 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD 9.20(B) corrects an issue found only in Automatic mode where the update hangs at Stage 1 of 3 in the inventory process.
To resolve the problem, a script in the Firmware DVD boot environment was altered (fwdvd_handler.sh).
No firmware components are changed in this release.
This issue will only affect users who use the automatic mode of the Firmware DVD.
Users who use the interactive mode or who deploy the Firmware bundles within an OS environment are not affected by this issue and can continue to use either version 9.20 or 9.20(B).
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.10 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL490c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL20p G3 Server
HP ProLiant BL20p G4 Server
HP ProLiant BL25p Server
HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server
HP ProLiant BL35p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL320 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL385 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p Server
HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G3 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server
Version:9.20 (27 Oct 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware DVD Features
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.10 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Added firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL490c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server
HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server
HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Removed firmware for the following HP ProLiant servers:
HP ProLiant BL20p G3 Server
HP ProLiant BL20p G4 Server
HP ProLiant BL25p Server
HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server
HP ProLiant BL35p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p Server
HP ProLiant BL45p G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL320 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL385 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 G4 Server
HP ProLiant DL585 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p Server
HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G3 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server
Version:9.10(C) (25 Aug 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Added support for select HP ProLiant 100 Series servers (G6 and later)
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.07 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Red Hat EL 5.5
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Integrated Lights Out 3 (iLO 3)
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
None
Version:9.10(B) (2 Aug 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Added support for select HP ProLiant 100 Series servers (G6 and later)
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.07 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
New Operating system support:
Red Hat EL 5.5
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Integrated Lights Out 3 (iLO 3)
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
None
Version:9.00 (12 Apr 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
New Firmware DVD Features
Changed name from HP Firmware Maintenance CD to HP Smart Update Firmware DVD
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD is available on DVD media, no longer CD media
Added a default in offline deployment to start Automatic Mode, previously known as HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT), automatically. Press any key within 30 seconds to launch AutoRun instead.
Consolidates functionality of the following firmware update utilities to a single DVD:
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD
HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT)
HP BladeSystem Online Firmware Bundle for Windows
HP BladeSystem Online Firmware Bundle for Linux
Smart Update Firmware DVD contains the 2010.03 Release Set for HP BladeSystem c-Class components
Moved the /swpackages directory from the /compaq to the /hp directory
Discontinued the Firmware CD Browser Utility
New Operating system support:
None
Added firmware to the DVD for the following supported options:
Firmware CD Supplemental Update—HP ProLiant 300 Series G6 SAS Backplane Flash Utility
HP NC-Series QLogic Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux i386
HP NC-Series QLogic Online Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux x86_64
HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware:
Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port FC Edition Component for Linux
Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port FC Edition Component for Windows
Ethernet plus 8Gb 24-port FC Edition Component for Linux
Ethernet plus 8Gb 24-port FC Edition Component for Windows
Removed from the Smart Update Firmware DVD:
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G2 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G2 (W01) - 2006.01.20
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G2 (W01) - 2006.01.20
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G3 (W02) Servers - 2007.08.03
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G3 (W02) Servers - 2007.08.03
Support for HP ProLiant ML310 G4 Server
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows – HP ProLiant ML310 G4 (W03) Servers - 2008.06.10
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux – HP ProLiant ML310 G4 (W03) Servers - 2008.06.10
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.70 (22 Jan 2010)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
New Operating system support:
SLES 10 SP3
RHEL 5.4
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Firmware CD Supplemental Update - HP SAS EXP Card
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Support for HP ProLiant DL320 G3 Server
Support for HP ProLiant DL360 G4 Server
Support for HP ProLiant DL380 G3 Server
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.60 (10 Aug 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Microsoft® Window® 2008 R2
Microsoft® Window® 2008 Foundation R2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (ML/DL G6 Servers)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (ML/DL G6 Servers)
Online ROM Flash for Windows - Power Management Controller (c-Class blades)
Online ROM Flash for Linux - Power Management Controller (c-Class blades)
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410, P410i, P411, and P712m
HP Firmware Flash for Brocade Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Support for Modular Smart Array 1000 Series Products
Support for Modular Smart Array 1500 Series Products
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - MSA500
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Modular Smart Array 500
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - MSA500 G2
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Modular Smart Array 500 G2
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant ML350 G4 (D17)
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant ML350 G4 (D17)
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.50 (8 May 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Source Selection Screen - This new screen enables the user to specify where to get components for updating the targets by using one or more of the following methods:
Specify a directory:
This option enables you to select the source directory for the components you want to deploy. It can be located on a locally accessible file system. The default location is the directory from which HP Smart Update Manager is executed.
Check HP.com:
This option enables you to get firmware and software components located on the HP ftp site. The ftp site contains the latest versions of the firmware and software components available from HP. The applicable components (denoted with an HP.com icon) are available for selection on the Select Items to be Installed screen.
When using this method, both firmware and software components are available for selection, depending on the options set on the Set Bundle filter screen.
The components are not downloaded for the HP ftp site to a target until you select the Install button, unless the component is needed to discover supported devices. If components are needed for discovery, you are prompted to allow this action.
Include components previously downloaded from HP.com:
This option includes the components that have been previously downloaded from the HP ftp site as available for selection on the Select Items to be installed screen.
The default location for the previously downloaded components is the %TEMP%hp_sumRespositoryManagerRepxx<component_number> directory.
HPSUM enhanced logging
A new log file that contains detailed information on the execution of HP Smart Update Manager. The filename is: C:cpqsystemhploghpsum_execution_log_<date>_<time>.log.
Support for firmware smart components for the following options:
HP Smart Array P212 Controller*
HP Smart Array P410 Controller*
HP Smart Array P411 Controller*
*Support includes flashing firmware on the hard drive managed by this controller.
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Microsoft® Window® 2008 SP2
Microsoft® Window® 2008 Foundation
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant BL460c G5 (I23) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant BL460 G5 (I23) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - HP ProLiant DL385 G5p (A22) Servers
Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - HP ProLiant DL385 G5p (A22) Servers
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - DG072BABCE and DF146BABCF drives.
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - DG072BABCE and DG146BABCF drives
Firmware CD Supplemental Update / Online ROM Flash Component for Linux - Smart Array P212, P410 and P411
Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Smart Array P212, P410 and P411
Removed from the Firmware Maintenance CD:
Firmware Maintenance CD version 8.40 was the last release that contained SUSE Linux Enterprise 9 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T) support for 'Online'. SUSE Linux Enterprise 9 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T) will only be supported now when running in the 'Offline' mode.
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.40 (10 Feb 2009)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support. Note: If a Trusted Program Module (TPM) is detected in a system, HP Smart Update Manager will warn users prior to selecting components for installation with the following message:
CAUTION: A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has been detected in this system. Failure to perform proper OS encryption procedures will result in loss of access to your data if recovery key is not available. Recommended procedure for Microsoft Windows (R) BitLocker (TM) is to 'suspend' BitLocker prior to System ROM or Option ROM firmware flash. If you do not have your recovery key or have not suspended BitLocker, exit this flash: Failure to follow test instructions will result in loss of access to your data.
New Operating system support:
No New Operating System Support for this release
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SATA Online HDD Firmware Components
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
None for this release
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.30 (18 Nov 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added the ability to deploy Lights Out Management (iLO or iLO2) firmware directly to an iLO or iLO2 by specifying an iLO or iLO2 network address.
New Operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.7
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
No firmware was added to the CD for servers and supported options in this revision
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (this firmware is still available on hp.com and is basedlined on the Firmware Maintenance CD 8.20):
ROMPaq for HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Controller v1.92
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROM's for HP ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 firmware)
Network (NIC firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP tape drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.20 (31 Jul 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Section 508 support
Added support for updating SATA hard drive firmware components (online). (Note: Availability of online support is based on whether or not the SATA hard drive firmware component supports it, and if the correct version of the Smart Array controller firmware is on the server)
Prevent components that do no support virtualized environments from installing on a guest in a virtualized environment
Added keyboard support
New Operating system support:
Windows® Small Business Server 2008
Windows® Essential Business Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SATA hard drives in online mode (requires Smart Array controller at firmware version provided on the Firmware CD and supported Sata drive type)
Modular smart Array 60 and Modular Smart Array 70 storage enclosure firmware. (Note: Availability of online support is based on whether or not the SATA drive firmware component supports it, and if the correct version of the Smart Array controller firmware is on the server).
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options: (For a detailed listing, visit Firmware Maintenance CD Release Notes)
SA 5300 Components
HP SATA HBA w/RAID
HP ProLiant BL p-Class
All ROMPaq Components
ROM Flash Component - BF01885A34 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF03685A35 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF07285A36 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF03664664 drives
ROM Flash Component - BF018863B8, BF036863B9, and BF072863BA drives
ROM Flash Component - BF00988282, BF01888283, BF03688284, BF03698287 drives
ROM Flash Component - BD00478273, BD0046826A, BD00978274 drives
ROM Flash Component - BD03698276, BD03688272, BD0729827A, BD07288277 drives
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disk (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 Firmware)
Network (NIC Firmware)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP Tape Drives
SAS and SATA hard drives
Version:8.10 (5 May 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added support for flashing Emulex HBA firmware (offline only)
New Operating system support:
No new Operating Systems for this release
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Emulex HBA
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
For a detailed listing please visit: Firmware Maintenance CD Release Notes
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disk (hard drives)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
HP Tape Drives
Modular Storage Array (MSA FW)
Version:8.00 (11 Feb 2008)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Added support for flashing QLogic HBA firmware (Offline only)
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
New Operating system support:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Red Hat Linux 5 Update 1 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
Red Hat Linux 4 Update 6 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 (x86 and AMD 64/EM64T)
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
SAS Storage Disk (online & offline)
QLogic HBA Firmware component
HP Tape Firmware component
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options:
All SoftPaqs released before June 2006
All NetWare components
HP 64-Bit/66MHz Ultra 3 Dual Channel HBA
HP 64-Bit/66MHz Ultra 3 Single Channel HBA
SMART-2 Family and Smart Array 221
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SATA - offline only; SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
Version:7.91 (12 Nov 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Smart Array E500
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (This firmware is still available on hp.com and is baselined on the Firmware Maintenance CD 7.90.):
Smart Array Controller RAID LC2
SMART-2 Controller DH
SMART-2 Controller SL
SMART-2 Controller P
SMART-2 Controller E
SMART-2 Controller 221
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI offline only, SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
p-Class Interconnect Switches
Version:7.90 (3 Aug 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide is available at compaqdocs and replaces the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide.
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Additional command parameters for HP Smart Update Manager CLI to support remote firmware deployment. See the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide or the CLI help file (compaqswpackagesCLIHelp.txt) for additional information.
Support for deploying firmware and PSP software components from the same session.
Support for flashing firmware on hard drives internally or externally attached to ProLiant servers via the Emulex LP952L, the QLogic QLE 220 HBA, or the Smart Array E500 controller.
New operating system support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 5 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP1 (x86 and AMD64/EM64T)
Added firmware to the CD for the following supported options:
Removed firmware from the CD for the following supported options (This firmware is still available on hp.com):
ProLiant BL e-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Firmware for Windows
ProLiant BL e-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Firmware for Linux
Tape Options ROMPaq
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Lights Out Management (RILOEII / iLO / iLO2 FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Version:7.80 (10 May 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Support for updating NIC firmware
Support for updating Modular Smart Array 60 and Modular Smart Array 70 storage enclosure firmware
Support for updating SATA hard drives in a:
ProLiant server drive cage using a Smart Array controller (E200, E200i, P400, P400i, P600, P800)
Modular Smart Array 20/50/60/70 storage enclosure connected to a ProLiant server using a Smart Array controller (See http://www.hp.com/go/msa for the latest support matrix.
MSA20 storage enclosure connected to an MSA1500cs connected to a ProLiant server using a fibre channel HBA (See technical release notes for supported HBAs.)
New operating system support:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
Version:7.70 (1 Feb 2007)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Ability to deploy firmware remotely from one to many servers. Support is limited to
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) to Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions)
Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 and SUSE LINUX Server 9 and 10) to Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4 and SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 and 10)
Support for updating Online HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator firmware from a remote Windows or Linux system (online only)
Support for updating selected SATA hard drive firmware (offline only)
Support for scripting HP Smart Update Manager session for a local host
Support for installing Network (NIC) firmware from the Firmware Update tab in the Firmware CD user interface (online only)
New operating system support
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI and SATA (New) - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator (New)
Version:7.61 (28 Nov 2006)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
Added support for updating SCSI hard drive firmware on the following Modular Smart Array (MSA)-related products:
MSA fibre channel Enclosures
MSA 1000 and attached MSA 30 enclosures
MSA 1500cs and attached MSA 30 enclosures
The MSA enclosures must be attached via one of the following fibre channel HBAs in a ProLiant server:
HP Model
Description
Vendor Model Name
FCA2210
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2340
FCA2214
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2340
FCA2214DC
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
QLogic QLA2342DC
FC1143
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
QLogic QLA2460
FC1243
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
QLogic QLA2462
FC1142SR
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
QLogic QLE2460
FC1242SR
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
QLogic QLE2462
A7523A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI
QLogic QLA200
FCA2404
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP9802
FCA2402DC
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP9802DC
A7387A
Dual Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP1050DC
A7388A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-X
Emulex LP1050
A7560A
Single Channel, 2 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LP1050ex-f2
FC2143
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
Emulex LP1150
FC2142SR
Single Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LPe1150
FC2243
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-X v2.0
Emulex LP11002
FC2242SR
Dual Channel, 4 Gb, PCI-e
Emulex LPe11002
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Add Supplemental Update is functional again
Able to deploy iLo and iLo2 firmware successfully
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers and supported options:
Select System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New Firmware CD Features
c-Class enclosure firmware updates (online only) - Windows and Linux HP Onboard Administrator firmware components are available on this CD. The Onboard Administrator for the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure is the brains of the new c-Class infrastructure.
Windows and Linux online firmware flash components for select SAS hard drives are available and can be deployed using HP Smart Update Manager.
HP Smart Update Manager updates:
Command line installation of firmware components. See HP Smart Update Manager User Guide for details.
Support for Windows and Linux online firmware flash components for select SAS hard drives
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives) (SCSI - offline only, SAS offline and online)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Hardware Support
Support has been removed from this CD for the following servers:
HP ProLiant BL10e
HP ProLiant BL10e G2
HP ProLiant DL320
HP ProLiant DL360
HP ProLiant DL360 G2
HP ProLiant DL380
HP ProLiant DL380 G2
HP ProLiant DL580
HP ProLiant ML330
HP ProLiant ML330e
HP ProLiant ML330 G2
HP ProLiant ML350
HP ProLiant ML350 G2
HP ProLiant ML370
HP ProLiant ML370 G2
HP ProLiant ML530
HP ProLiant ML570
HP ProLiant ML750
Support has been removed from this CD for the following options:
Smart Array Controller 4200
Smart Array Controller 4250ES
Smart Array Controller 431
Embedded ROC Controller
Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50 should be considered the baseline firmware for these servers and options.
Version:7.50 (22 May 2006)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
Updated the following:
p-Class enclosure firmware updates (offline only) – Provides an alternate means for updating this firmware that is not dependent on a blade server. Also helps to easily update enclosure firmware to the minimum version level needed for HP Control Tower.
HP Smart Update Manager, the ROM Update Utility replacement, is used to deploy firmware in offline and now online mode on Microsoft Windows and Linux systems.
Firmware CD Browser Utility can be used to access all of the firmware updates available on this CD. It will allow you to save or install each component in addition to displaying information about the component.
USB Key Creator Utility allows the Firmware Maintenance CD to be copied to a bootable USB key.
Updated firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
System ROMs for ProLiant ML / DL / BL servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLO FW)
Network (NIC FW)
Version:7.40(B) (20 Dec 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.
Updated the boot kernel for the Firmware Management CD to function properly when there are greater than four single processors or two dual-core processors installed in the server. Version:7.40 (9 Sep 2005) Version:7.30 (29 Apr 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
New & Updated Firmware for the following ProLiant Servers & supported options:
ProLiant Server System ROMs for ProLiant Server ML / DL / Blade servers
Storage Array Controllers
Storage Disks (hard drives)
Blade Infrastructure (Interconnect Switch FW)
Lights Out Management (RILOE / iLo FW)
Network (NIC FW)
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.20 (14 Feb 2005)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
The ROM Update Utility now allows the use of a USB-key storage device when adding supplemental updates, in addition to the previously-available, diskette-based additions.
Support was added for the Smart Array 6i controller.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.10 (2 Aug 2004)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD delivers ProLiant server and options firmware from a bootable CD and from Windows or Linux autorun features on this CD. This CD supports ProLiant server and options which have been tested together in a variety of ProLiant Configurations as an integrated solution.
The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD is now available as a free download from the SmartStart website following a simple registration at http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart.
Added the integrated Lights Out (iLO) and Remote Insight Lights-Out Editions II firmware available as Online ROM Flash Components for Linu, as well as Offline components for use with the ROM Update utility.
Added an Online ROM Flash for Windows component for flashing NC10xx/NC77xx Gigabit Server Adapters running under Microsoft Windows 2000/Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Added component for upgrading HP ProLiant NC10xx/NC67xx Gigabit Ethernet NICs boot code and PXE code running under Linux.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
Version:7.01 (17 Dec 2003)
Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.
Initial release of the Firmware Maintenance CD.
New firmware includes ProLiant hardware support for:
ProLiant 300, 500, and 700 series servers
Array Controllers
Hard Drives
Firmware maintenance functionality will be delivered through the new ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD will include firmware for updating ProLiant servers and options. The Firmware Maintenance CD will be delivered as a component of the subscription service or as a downloadable CD image from www.hp.com.
The Firmware Maintenance CD will perform the following functions:
Firmware Delivery - Deliver the current collection of firmware to support ProLiant Servers and options, accessible through the software and driver download pages on the CD.
Firmware Update - Enable firmware flashing by booting the CD and using the ROM Update Utility. The ROM Update Utility will include the ability to update system, array controller, and hard drive firmware.
For Online ROM Flash Smart Components for HP ProLiant Servers and Storage Components, visit the ROM-BIOS/Firmware Updates.
For specific Firmware Maintenance CD support information, visit the support matrix.
For a list of product advisories, visit: Known Important Product Issues on SmartStart.
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